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 Butt joint: Some choose to simply fasten their shelves with screws or nails to the sides of the

cabinet using a butt joint. Though this is a quick and inexpensive way to install shelves, it is not as

clean (nail holes need filler, and screws need plugs or caps).

 Wood dowels: The most time consuming way to install shelves is by using

wood dowels.

Removable shelves:

Wood ledgers are employed to mount removable shelves, much like a nailer, only the shelf is not nailed in

place.

Adjustable shelves:

The most popular method of installing adjustable shelves in a

cabinet is by using pins, which are inserted into predrilled holes or

hardware.

Using a template is the most accurate way to drill pin holes

into the side walls of a cabinet. Simply set up the template with

pre-marked holes matching the size of your pins and drill with the

appropriate bit size, as illustrated on the right. If a template is not

available, simply mark your wood and drill carefully.

The cleanest method for mounting shelf hardware – a

metal strip “shelf standard” with equally spaced slots designed

to hold formed brackets - is to cut a dado in the wood and

insert the shelf standard flush. Of course, the standard may

also simply be mounted to the inside of the cabinet walls.

Sliding or revolving shelves:

In situations where a sliding or revolving shelf is desired,

appropriate hardware is available. In most cases, installing

sliding shelves is no different than installing drawer

hardware. Of course, sliders are available just for shelves as

well. Comparatively, a lazy susan (see below) is used for

installing revolving shelves.

Pin holes

Shelf

Hardware

Unit IV: Cabinet Construction